Department of Biology

Carl Bergrstrom, biology professor, discusses the panic and misinformation about coronavirus spreading on social media.

Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW's Center for Conservation Biology, explains why so many Puget Sound gray whales have died recently.

Lyda Harris, a Biology PhD candidate, is interviewed about microplastics and a new film "Microplastic Madness" screening at the Seattle Children's film festival.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses the various responses of countries to coronavirus.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the false information surrounding the coronavirus epidemic.

Biology Professor Dee Boersma, known for her work in penguin conservation, has been nominated for the Indy Prize.

Leonardo DaVinci’s legacy continues to draw interest at the intersection of art and science.

Carl Bergstromm, biology professor, discusses the misinformation about coronavirus, and how it's spreading.

Biology Professor Lauren Buckley discusses new research into the effect of climate change on extinction rates.

Dave Slager, doctoral student in biology, discusses his research into the evolution of a particular crow species.

Carl Bergstromm, biology professor, discusses how misinformation about coronavirus is spreading rapidly, due to both bad-faith actors and human error.

Biology Professor Jeff Riffell discusses how the relationship between mosquitos and Northwest orchids may have implications for the development of mosquito repellents.

Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discusses his research on "deepfakes" and a class he co-teaches about spotting misinformation.

Jeffrey Riffell, professor of biology explains how new research shows that orchids could be used as mosquito repellant.

Biology Professor Janneke Hille Ris Lambers discusses community scientists and the important role they play in collecting consistent data on changing ecosystems.